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Friday, February 6, 2009

Why we're hoping to sell out the Climb to Calvary conference with Fr Mitch Pacwa and Dr. Scott Hahn

Because when we moved into our studios at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, station manager Bill Levitt was the only full-time employee. These days, the office situation looks a little something like this:



















Order your tickets for the April 4 event here:)

Today's News...

Read Cardinal Rigali's letter to all members of Congress.

There's a new bishop in Gallup, New Mexico.

Vatican Radio's report on Haiti.

Guests for Friday, 2/6/2009

Dan Egan blogs at bibletidbits.blogspot.com.

Andy Schmitt is online at prolifeinvestor.com.

Leslie Kuhlman and Ruah Woods are online at ruahwoods.org.

Liz Carter and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul's Charitable Pharmacy are online at svdpcincinnati.org.

Steven Greydanus writes at decentfilms.com.

Richard Lane is online at qorban.net.

Find Fr. Greg Friedman's Sunday Soundbites are online at franciscanradio.org.

Cheryl Dickow and the "Today's Catholic Woman" Channel are online at woman.catholicexchange.com.

Michael Walsh is online at yomichael.com.
You can book him to speak at your event through CMGBooking.com.

Get information on this Sunday's concert with Pam Rose and Jason Wilbern at gcparts.org.

Mike Aquilina blogs at fathersofthechurch.com.

Randy Hain's latest article, "A Recession Antidote," is online at integratedlife.catholicexchange.com.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Today's News...

The Vatican has told Mgr. Richard Williamson that he must recant his views on the Holocaust before he can be fully admitted into the Church.
...here is the official statement from the Holy See Press Office.

More from Vatican Radio on Cardinal Bertone's visit to Spain and on the pontiff's appeal for peace in Sri Lanka.

Cincinnati Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk condemns "Sexploration" week at the University of Cincinnati.
...here's our producer Matt's take on it.

Rita Heikenfeld's Orange Marmalade Dressing

Find more at abouteating.com
Go to taste here:

3/4 cup good quality orange marmalade, low sugar if possible
2-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 good tablespoon minced red onion
1/3 cup rice vinegar or more to taste
Couple sprigs fresh parsley minced or a good shake of dry
3/4 cup Canola oil
1/4 cup Flaxseed oil or all Canola if you like

Combine everything but oil. Whisk in oil. Store in refrigerator. Shake well before serving.

Guests for Thursday, 2/5/2009

Anthony Buono blogs at 6stonejars.com.

Jay Anderson blogs at proecclesia.blogspot.com.

Kevin Wright and the World Religious Travel Association are online at religioustravelassociation.com.


Send your questions for Catholic counselor Kevin Prendergast to sonrise@sacredheartradio.com.

Fr Rob Jack is online at revrobjack.com.

Chris Lowney, author of "Heroic Living"


Rita Heikenfeld is online at abouteating.com.

Dan Egan blogs at bibletidbits.blogspot.com.

Deacon James Keating has two new sets of talks on disc: "Communion with Christ," and "Married in the Lord." You can get them both at ipfpublications.com.


Leslie Kuhlman and Ruah Woods are online at ruahwoods.org.

Chris Findley is online at chrisfindley.com.

Andy Schmitt is online at prolifeinvestor.com.

Richard Lane and Qorban Ministries are online at qorban.net.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Today's News...

Breaking... Fire at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago.


Here's the USA Today/Gallup Poll that shows President Obama's approval ratings - the lifting of the Mexico City Policy is his least-supported action so far.


Our thoughts and prayers are with Amy Wellborn after getting news of the death of her husband, Michael Dubruiel.

((comments are closed on her site, so please feel free to leave your condolences here - we'll try to get them to her eventually))

Planned Parenthood Exposed... Again.

One Million Rosaries for Life

Patrick Benedict and company from the St. Michael the Archangel Organization are at it again, coordinating one million rosaries for the unborn on May 1, 2, and 3. Sign up and increase the number by visiting saintmichaelthearchangelorganization.org. I did it, and it was easy enough...

They've just started, and they already have over a thousand rosaries so far. Let's make this happen.

Guests for Wednesday, 2/4/2009

Paula Westwood and Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati are online at affirminglife.org.

Bill Donaghy is online at missionmoment.org and twistedmystics.blogspot.com.

Tammy Bundy blogs at tammybundy.blogspot.com.


Mary-Cabrini Durkin and the Company of St. Ursula are online at companyofstursula.org.

Anthony Buono blogs at 6stonejars.com.

Mike Aquilina can be found at fathersofthechurch.com.


Find more information about how to help Fr. Emil Cook's ministry by calling the Mission Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati at 513-421-3131.

Fr Phillip DeVous and the Acton Institute for Religion and Liberty are online at acton.org.

Kevin Wright and the World Religious Travel Association are available at religioustravelassociation.com.


Chris Lowney, author of "Heroic Living"
You can schedule Chris to speak at your event through CMGBooking.com.


Richard Lane and Qorban Ministries are available at qorban.net.
You can also book Richard through CMGBooking.com.

Jay Anderson and his blog are at proecclesia.blogspot.com.

Tonight's session of "The Faith: Unplugged" takes place at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center at 7PM. Be sure to visit Michael Walsh on the Web- yomichael.com.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

News Today...

The Vatican has released the Holy Father's 2009 Lenten message.

Pope Benedict XVI has sent a personal letter of congratulations to the new Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill.

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has reinstated a priest to active ministry after being acquitted of abuse charges.

Guests for Tuesday, 2/3/2009

Rich Leonardi blogs at richleonardi.blogspot.com.

Fr Devous and the Acton Institute for Religion and Liberty are online at acton.org.

Get information on Pam Rose and Jason Wilburn in concert at gcparts.org.

Dan Turnwald and the Knights of Columbus are online at kofc.org.

Bill Donaghy is online at missionmoment.org.
He and Christopher West run a blog called Twisted Mystics.

Paula Westwood and Right to Life are online at nrlc.org.

Send your questions for Catholic counselor Kevin Prendergast to sonrise@sacredheartradio.com.

Rebecca Taylor is online at marymeetsdolly.com.

Mary-Cabrini Durkin and the Company of St. Ursula are reachable at companyofstursula.org.

Fr James Kubicki and the Apostleship of Prayer are online at apostleshipofprayer.org.

Fr Earl Fernandes will be giving a talk at the next St. Michael Prayer Warriors event Sunday, Feb 8, at 7:00PM at St. Cecilia Church in Oakley. For more information, visit cincinnativocations.org.

Fr. Michael Dosch, OP and Fr. Darren Pierre, OP, who are Dominican friars from St. Gertrude, will speak about Catholic Themes in Fantasy Literature by Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. The presentation will be on Tuesday, February 3 at noon in room 400 B Tangeman University Center on the main campus of the University of Cincinnati.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Today's News...

Read Cardinal O'Malley's blog post about the lifting of the SSPX bishops' excommunications... and also Bishop Richard Williamson's apology for the uproar his Holocaust comments have caused.

Pope Benedict XVI speaks out against euthanasia.

Metropolitan Kirill has been installed as the new Russian Orthodox Patriarch.

Liturgy on Tap!

This Wednesday, Feb 4 at 8pm at Champions Grille on Crookshank Rd. on the West Side, Our Lady Of Lourdes Parish will be hosting "Liturgy on Tap." Fr. Anthony Brausch will be the speaker, on the topic of the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. For more information, visit lourdes.org.

Guests for Monday, 2/2/2009

Kevin Schmiesing is online at catholichistory.net.

Fr Rob Jack blogs at revrobjack.com.

Roy Schoeman, author of "Salvation is from the Jews" is online at salvationisfromthejews.com.


Fr Earl Fernandes will be giving a talk at the next St. Michael Prayer Warriors event Sunday, Feb 8, at 7:00PM at St. Cecilia Church in Oakley. For more information, visit cincinnativocations.org.

Notre Dame Law Professor Rick Garnett blogs at Mirror of Justice.

Mary Beth Hicks, author of "Bringing up GEEKS" is online at marybethhicks.com.


Fr James Kubicki and the Apostleship of Prayer are online at apostleshipofprayer.org.

Rich Leonardi blogs at richleonardi.blogspot.com.

Dan Turnwald and the Knights of Columbus are online at kofc.org.

Marcellino D'Ambrosio is online at crossroadsinitiative.com and dritaly.com.


Al Kresta's daily lineup is at Ave Maria Radio.


Dr Mike Gable and the Mission Office for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati can be reached by calling (513)421-3131.